2008 Heartland Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cyclone years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Heartland Cyclone. That is the most of any Cyclone model year in the database (18 years). The most reported problem area is tires (12 complaints, 86%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Heartland Cyclone problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 12 | 86% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 29% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 21% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 7% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Heartland Cyclone recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Heartland is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 cyclone fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' it has been determined that these vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle information printed on the federal certification label. The actual axle rating (gawr) is 5,080lbs and is listed as 5,200lbs on the label.
Risk: A vehicle with the axles loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The federal certification label will be replaced free of charge with one that has the correct gawr listed for each axle. The recall began on april 12, 2010. Owner may contact heartland at 1-877-262-8032.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Heartland rv is recalling 6,002 my 2005-2008 big country, landmark, big horn, cyclone, razor, sundance, and trail runner fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Heartland rv is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or heartland rv at 1-574-262-8030.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact 2008 heartland cyclone rv equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size: st225/75/15 d. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, the passenger side center tire blew. The vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where the contact was told that the tires could not handle the axle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 heartland cyclone trailer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the passenger side front wheel was leaning inward. The contact diagnosed that the failure was a broken leaf spring. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle…
2008 cyclone toyhauler, heartland. I have had up to eight blow outs on this trailer due to under rated tires and axle. I have had to have the sides of the camper repaired on both sides in 2009. Then this year i had two blow out and now have to have the side of camper repaired again. Can some one do…
I have an 2008 heartland cyclone model 4012 (41 ft long) 5th wheel toyhauler rv trailer. It came with 3 axles with 15" load range "d" tires on it. Everytime i use the trailer i have a blowout scattering tire carcass and trailer debris all over the road behind me. It has cost me time and money each…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 heartland cyclone. The vehicle was loaded to the proper load carrying capacity. While accelerating from a stop, the contact heard a dragging noise. The contact pulled over and noticed that the spare tire was dragging on the ground under the vehicle. The contact called the…
Other Heartland Cyclone years
← 2007 Cyclone · 2009 Cyclone →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Cyclone | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Cyclone | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Cyclone | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Cyclone | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 Cyclone | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Cyclone | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Cyclone | 3 | 3 |
| 2012 Cyclone | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 Cyclone | 4 | 3 |
| 2010 Cyclone | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Cyclone | 9 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Cyclone | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Heartland Cyclone?
Owners most often report tires, suspension, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Heartland Cyclone?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Heartland Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cyclone model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.